The launch of a new Christmas dinner scone has caused a stir across the UK, with opinions sharply divided between fans and critics.
Created by The Cornish Company, the festive scone offers a hassle-free alternative to the traditional Christmas dinner. Infused with sage and onion stuffing, the scone serves as the base for a full Christmas meal, allowing customers to layer it with roast turkey, cranberry relish, and gravy.
The idea was born out of research showing that almost half of Brits feel stressed over Christmas dinner, with common worries including timing, keeping food warm, and the post-meal clean-up. The Cornish Company hopes to offer a simpler solution with its £19.99 Christmas Dinner scone hamper, which includes four stuffing-infused scones, hand-sliced turkey, cranberry relish, and white wine and herb gravy.
Launched last week, the first batch of Christmas Dinner scones sold out in less than 48 hours, sparking excitement and surprise on the company’s social media channels. Some customers are eager to give the festive creation a try. “Well, this definitely is worth a go! Just ordered,” one user said. Another added, “Just ordered. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
However, not everyone is convinced. One person reacted with disbelief: “This is surely a crime?!” Another simply commented, “Yuk.”
Tom Woodley, founder of The Cornish Company, explained the thinking behind the creation. “There are few things better in life than tucking into your Christmas dinner surrounded by those nearest and dearest to you,” he said. “With the festive season in full swing, we wanted to give people the opportunity to sample the joy of a Christmas dinner a few weeks early and in a single bite.”
Woodley, whose company is based in Cornwall, believes the scone is a fun way to experience Christmas dinner without the usual stress. “The scone is cost-effective and totally stress-free to create,” he said. “We can’t wait for people to try our creation. Who knows, maybe scones will become an unmissable treat around the dinner table this Christmas!”
For many, the Christmas Dinner scone could be a game-changer, offering a new way to enjoy the holiday meal without the pressure of cooking a full feast. To order your own Christmas Dinner scone hamper, visit The Cornish Company’s website.
But be quick – stocks are selling fast!
